University Library Workshops and Presentations Copyright (c) 2013 University of Iowa All rights reserved. http://ir.uiowa.edu/lib_workshops Recent documents in University Library Workshops and Presentations en-us Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:10:21 PDT 3600 Patents & Trademarks Workshop http://ir.uiowa.edu/lib_workshops/8 http://ir.uiowa.edu/lib_workshops/8 Thu, 28 Jun 2012 12:32:19 PDT
  • Overview of P&T: types of Patents (Utility, Design, Plant), components of a patent, structure of classification system, trademark searching, when should you seek legal advice
  • Demonstration / examples (topics will differ according to session attended)
  • Electronic application discussion
  • Comparison of interfaces between USPTO and other search mechanisms (Google, etc)
  • Resources at Davenport P&T Resource Center

]]> Bill Fuhr The Network Reconfigures the Library: People and Places, Collections and Services http://ir.uiowa.edu/lib_workshops/7 http://ir.uiowa.edu/lib_workshops/7 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 08:12:41 PST Lorcan Dempsey Intitutional Repositories http://ir.uiowa.edu/lib_workshops/6 http://ir.uiowa.edu/lib_workshops/6 Wed, 11 Jan 2012 09:58:31 PST Clifford Lynch Archival Materials: Finding, Using and Caring for Unique Resources http://ir.uiowa.edu/lib_workshops/5 http://ir.uiowa.edu/lib_workshops/5 Mon, 14 Mar 2011 09:11:23 PDT Photos, personal papers, oral histories, manuscripts, military records, original legal documents, maps and artifacts that chronicle lives, historical events and social movements are the kinds of material that make up archival collections. These resources are not only preserved for the historical record, but are collected for discovery and use. Technology has significantly increased the accessibility of these collections through NARA databases that are free to the public.

]]> Lori Cox-Paul It's the ECONOMY! Workshop http://ir.uiowa.edu/lib_workshops/4 http://ir.uiowa.edu/lib_workshops/4 Mon, 14 Mar 2011 07:54:17 PDT Workshop materials include PowerPoint slides, exercises with answers, and Economic Findings for Iowa. Users will learn: 1)how to use Economic Census resources 2) how businesses use data locally 3) which types of reports are available 4) how to navigate free online resources.

]]> Laurie Torene et al. Memories of a Hiroshima atomic bomb survivor http://ir.uiowa.edu/lib_workshops/3 http://ir.uiowa.edu/lib_workshops/3 Tue, 21 Sep 2010 06:10:07 PDT Ms. Yoshiko Kajimoto was working as a mobilized student in an airplane parts factory 2.3 km from the hypocenter when the A-bomb was dropped on Hiroshima on August 6, 1945. She talked about what she experienced that day and after. Mr. Steven Leeper, Chairman of the Hiroshima Peace Culture Foundation, will accompany Ms. Kajimoto. He is a well-known peace activist and the first American to head the foundation. He talked about the necessity of nuclear abolition efforts.

]]> Yoshiko Kajimoto et al. Exploring Energy Information: Research Methods Using DOE Databases http://ir.uiowa.edu/lib_workshops/2 http://ir.uiowa.edu/lib_workshops/2 Thu, 06 May 2010 10:52:34 PDT As energy independence, demands for innovation in the automobile industry, and a revitalized infrastructure gain urgency in public policy discussions accessing energy research has become increasingly important for the research communitiy and for state and local planners. During this training session DOE databases are explored, query formulation discussed and database-specific search methods practiced. Introduction and History (0:01:00-0:25:14.06) Federated Search Products (0:25:14:07) Science.gov (0:39:21.00) World Wide Science (0:48:23.00) Information Bridge (0:54:04:00) MARC Records (1:17:19:00) Document Discussion/Alerts (1:28:08) Energy Citations Database (1:31:15) Other OSTI Collections (1:45:20) Contact Information (2:12:45)

]]> Tim Byrne Census Workshop: What You Need to Know About the 2010 Census http://ir.uiowa.edu/lib_workshops/1 http://ir.uiowa.edu/lib_workshops/1 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 06:44:22 PDT The decennial census has been called the statistical national family portrait that is taken every ten years. The constitutionally mandated census counts heads, families, housing facts, and social, demographic and economic characteristics. The results may alter the boundaries of legislative districts, the apportionment of legislators within a district and allocated government funding. This workshop covers important changes that researchers and information providers must know about the 2010 census. The session includes virtual tours of resources and hands-on practice with web-based information sources for attendees.

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